Furniture-polish



. ents may be increased in the same propor UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

ALBERT N. SCHEIM, 0F PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA,

ASSIGNOR T0 1.01m;

LEVINSON, OF PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA.

Patented Nov. 8, 1921.

To all whom z'tmmy concern:

Be it known that I, ALBERT N. SoHEIM, a citizen of the United States, and a resident of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Furniture-Polishes, of which the following is a specification.

My invention relates to polishing and detergent materials, and the object of my invention is to provide an improved composition of matter, in liquid, or semi-liquid form, available for use as a polish or restorative to the varnished surfaces of wood; the polished or enameled surfaces of metal, or the polished surfaces of stone.

A further object of my invention is to provide a polishing or surfacing material having cleansing properties, available for immediateapplication to wooden surfaces previously finished or varnished but which have become dirty, marked, or streaked.

' My improved polishing material includes an emulsion of an oleaginous material and an aqueous acidulated solution in combination with a cleansing agent or detergent, a volatile liquid body, and, preferably, a deodorant; the'ingredients employed being in substantially the following proportions:

' Paraffin oil (straw oil) about :lgal. Vinegar about -gal. Butter of antimony about2 ozs. Carbon tetrachlorid about2 ozs. Oil of lemon grass about 11.} ozs. Oil of Wintergreen about -}oz.

The approximate quantities of material given herein will make aboutone (1) gallon of polishing material, and the ingreditions to any desired extent.

In preparing the composition of matter constitutin my improved polishing material, I preferably proceed as follows:

The vinegar and parafiin oil, or equivalent materials, are emulsified by any usual stirring process effective for the purpose, and the other ingredients, which have been previousl combined by any mixing process, are a ded thereto and the whole stirred in any suitable manner. It is then ready for use and may be packed in any suitable form of trade receptacles.

In lieu of vinegar, I may use a solution of water and an amount of acetic acid Application filed January 17, 1920. Serial No. 352,131.

equlvalent or substantially so to the amount found in the quantity of vinegar proposed, and in lieu of the paraffin oil, I may employ other mineral oils or petroleum distlllates having substantially the same characteristics and the same or approximately thesame specific gravity.

I he acetic acid has some detergent propcities and the butter of antimony also acts as a detergent, and has an additional function as a thinning agent. The carbon tetrachlor1d besides being a solvent also serves as a thinner and bein highly volatile asslsts 1n the quick drying of the polishing material after application. The essential 011s are added as deodorants.

My mproved polishing material when placed in and normally kept in a receptacle or container should be tightly corked to prevent evaporation, and should be well shaken before use. It is preferably applied to the surface to be polished by means of a cloth of coarse, open mesh; the well known cheese cloth being especially available for the purpose. After application, the surface is preferably well rubbed down with a dry piece of cloth and after this has been done the surface will be found to be entirely dry and to possess a polish that will remain for a considerable length of time.

By the addition of a suitable inert coll( )1dtl'b0dy, my improved polishing material may be rendered semi liquid, plastic, or pasty, and without affecting its detergent or polishing qualities.

y improved polishing material may be applied to any surface without danger of affectlng the same or of removing any of the original surfacing material, whether a varmsh or enamel. It has no effect upon the human skin and will no arm the hands of the user.

I claim:

1. As a new article of manufacture, a polishing material comp-rising an emulsion of an oleaginous body and an aqueous acidulated solution in substantially equal proportions, in solution with a mixture comprising butter of antimony and carbon tetrachlorid in equal proportions, materially less than the amount or volume of ingredients of the emulsion.

2. As a new article of manufacture, a polishing material comprising an emulsion of paraflin oil and vinegar in substantially equal proportions, in combination with a mixture comprising substantially equal portions of butter of antimony and carbon tetrachlorid; the latter ingredients being materially less in amount or volume than the amount or volume of the emulsion.

3. As a new article of manufacture, a polishing material comprisin an emulsion of approximately one-half (3;) gallon of an oleaginous body and approximately one-half (a) gallon of an aqueous acidulated solution, in solution with approximately four (4) ounces of a volatile detergent, and a small quantity of a deodorizing agent.

4. As a new article of manufacture, a polishing material comprising an emulsion of approximately one-half (2;) gallon of parafiin oil and approximately one-half (4 gallon of vinegar, in combination with a mixture comprisin butter of antimony approximately two 2) ounces, carbon tetrachlorid approximately two (2) ounces, and

' a small quantity of a deodorizing agent.

5. As a new article of manufacture, a polishing material comprising an emulsion of approximately one-half (2;) gallon of parafiin oil and approximately one-half (a) gallon of vinegar in combination with a mix ture comprisin butter of antimony approximately two (2 ounces, carbon tetrachlorid approximately two (2) ounces, and an essential oil deodorant approximately two (2) ounces.

6. As a new article of manufacture, a polishing material comprising an emulsion of substantially equal portions of paraffin oil and vinegar with a total volume of approximately one (1) gallon, in combination with a mixture of butter 0f antimony and carbon tetrachlorid having a total volume of approximately four (4) ounces.

7. As a new article of manufacture, a polishing material comprising an emulsion of substantially equal portions of paraffin oil and vinegar with a total volume of approximately one (1) gallon, in combination with a mixture of butter of antimony, carbon tetrachlorid, oil of lemon grass,-and oil of Wintergreen, having a total volume of approximately six (6) ounces.

8. As a new article of manufacture, a polishing material comprising an emulsified body of paraflin oil and vinegar, in solution with a mixture of butter of antimony, and carbon tetrachlorid in substantially the following proportions:

Paraflin oil gal. Vinegar L 1} gal. Butter of antimony- 2 ozs. Carbon tetrachlorid 2 ozs.

9. As a new article of manufacture, a polishing material comprising an emulsified body of paraflin oil and vinegar, in solution with a mixture of butter of antimony, carbon tetrachlorid, oil of" lemon grass, and oil of Wintergreen, in substantially the follow- In witness whereof. I have signed this specification.

ALBERT N. sexism. 

